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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony WX350

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 10 months before the WX350 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up vs the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony WX350

 Fujifilm S8400W WX350 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 WX350 Fujifilm S8400W 
LaunchedFebruary 2014March 2013Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony WX350

 Fujifilm S8400W WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the WX350.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and WX350 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and WX350.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
good resolution (18MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Sony WX350
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1056mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (670g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony WX350
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 470 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $270